Secondary Social Studies Teacher

The Gilpin County School District RE-1 seeks a 1.0 FTE Secondary Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. Gilpin County Schools are on a 4-day a week schedule, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This position begins August 1, 2026. 

The successful candidate will have the following skills: 

• Successful experience in the content as a teacher with background and experience in curriculum alignment, standards-based instructional practices, and the ability to facilitate data-driven instruction.
• Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to student learners.
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Content knowledge expert to teach content coursework to students.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment using good communication skills with students, staff and the school community. 
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
• Use research-based instructional strategies and incorporate technology when teaching.
• Willing to support and actively participate in a professional learning community.
• Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practice.
• Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
• Ability to ensure student academic success through formative assessment practices, progress-monitoring, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibility, or qualifications associated with the job.